Waterfall Candy drive
Resident Stacey Slekis is currently collecting unopened bags of candy to help out residents who live in the Steere Street area, which she notes is heavily trafficked each year by trick-or treaters. Slekis, who is holding the drive for a third consecutive year, noted that houses are generally close together and well-decorated in the area, making it an attractive place to bring kids. She said she will drop off the bags to random houses the week prior to Halloween
Those who want to donate candy should contact Slekis for pickup.
Early voting
Early voting across the state begins this week on Wednesday, Oct. 19, and will continue through Monday, Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. In Burrillville, early voting will be held at the American Legion Hall at 103 Harrisville Main St. during normal business hours. Voters are asked to use the Town Hall parking lot.
Bag of Hope
Berard Desjarlais American Legion Post 88 Commander Raymond Trinque was presented a Bag of Hope this week at the wrap up of the PGA Reach 2022 OPERATION: PlayDay season. The program provides opportunities for veterans, youth and adaptive individuals opportunities to get out and experience PGA courses.
The organization has grown from just five participants five years ago to 48 this year, and Trinque and the Burrillville Post were recognized for their contribution to its growth.
Graveyard History Tour
The Burrillville Historical & Preservation Society will hold a Graveyard History Tour on Friday, Oct. 21 from 5:30-7 p.m. The public is invited to meet some 19th century residents of Burrillville as they tell their stories at the Riverside Cemetery, opposite the Harrisville Fire Station. Visitors should bring a flashlight or lantern.
The event is free but a donation is suggested for the “Bathsheba Sherman headstone replacement fund.” The rain date for the event is Friday, Oct. 28 from 5:30-7 p.m.
For more information, call (401) 568-8449 or (401) 500-0433 or email bmencucci@verizon.net.
Town meetings
The Burrillville Sewer Commission will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18 starting at 1 p.m. in the board room of the Wastewater Treatment Facility at 141 Clear River Drive. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Conservation Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18 starting at 7 p.m. at the Post #17 building at 105 Harrisville Main St. The agenda can be found here.
The Burrillville Senior Housing Exploratory Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 20 starting at 5 p.m. at the Town Hall Annex at 105 Harrisville Main St. The agenda is here.
